Cadence CADENCE PSPICE A-D - TECH BRIEF Manual - page 3
CADENCE PSPICE A/D & PSPICE ADVANCED ANALYSIS
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• Simulate complex mixed-signal designs, containing both analog and digital parts to supporting
models like IGBTs, pulse width modulators, DACs and ADCs
It also simplifies viewing of simulation results—both analog and digital—by having a single display
for the mixed-signal analysis results while retaining the same time axis. PSpice simulation
technology is easy to use and highly integrated with one of the industry’s most widely used
schematic capture tools: Cadence OrCAD
®
Capture.
Advanced Analysis combines Sensitivity, Monte Carlo, Smoke (stress) analysis, and an Optimizer
to provide an expended environment to take design analysis beyond simulation. Used in
conjunction with core PSpice simulation Advanced Analysis maximizes design performance, yield,
cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
BENEFITS
• Fast, accurate simulation technology and widespread model availability saves time, improves
reliability, and aids convergence on larger designs
• MATLAB Simulink interface allows system-level interfaces to be tested with actual electrical
designs emulating real-world applications
• Determining which components are over-stressed using Smoke analysis or observing component
yields using Monte Carlo analysis helps prevent board failures
• Availability of resources such as multi-vendor models, built-in mathematical func tions, and
behavioral modeling techniques enable an efficient simulation process
• Magnetic Parts Editor saves time and reduces errors by automating the design of inductors and
transformers
• Single-button simulation, cross-probing, and full integration with OrCAD Capture improves
productivity and data integrity
Figure 2: Magnetic Parts Editor automates the process of designing magnetic
transformers / DC inductors and generating simulation models